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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1947
Page
4
A column argues for compulsory federal arbitration to settle major industrial strife such as a potential coal strike. It notes John L. Lewis and operators split on wages, urges law to prevent nationwide crippling stoppages, and promotes judge and jury resolution over strikes for the nation’s welfare.
A religious reflection on Romans 10 13 15 detailing the call to faith belief and proclamation The sermon divides the text into The Message Believers and The Messengers and notes the need for commissioned ministers and unchurched regions while affirming the universal offer of salvation through Christ.
Thumbing rides through North Carolina offers economy and access to bankers as Asheville hosts a bankers convention and medical meeting. Charles M. Johnson’s absence raises questions among bankers while Libby Ward and James B. Vogler appear as gubernatorial and state treasurer figures.
The Carolina District Lions finished a session and moved aside for bankers and doctors as Montreals nearby assembly of the Southern Presbyterian church convened. Dozens of smaller groups meet in the mountain area over the next weeks and attendance exceeds wartime levels.
Area residents report a heavier and earlier tourist season with about one in five or six cars bearing out of state plates. Major hotels show high occupancy and inns along mountains and coast indicate strong bookings into late fall. State advertising efforts to extend the season are paying off and new highway buildings reflect growing travel patronage beyond the mountains.
Local bankers refuse to commit to supporting a candidate, signaling a tight United States senate race between J. M. Broughton and William B. Umstead. Charles M. Johnson leads for governor but rivals may enter as discussions continue. Johnson supporters show cautious confidence amid undecided voters and potential candidates.
Hal Boyle surveys Ernie Pyle's prewar work, noting how his newspaper essays formed a timeless portrait of American life. The piece highlights Pyle’s modesty, labor, and the achievement of Home Country as a collectible autobiography of his early years and character.
In New York, Bronx political boss Ed Flynn clashes with Jim Farley and Herbert Lehman after the Medina judicial appointment upended Bronx patronage. Farley and Lehman bypassed the dais, Eleanor Roosevelt stayed away, and many guests paid $100 for tickets as the bar association backed Medina.
Dr. Murray B. Davis argues that responsibility rests with Negro leaders only where they participate in civic life. He urges white and Black leaders to unite, improve education and living standards, and ensure Black representation on boards and committees to address crimes and social issues.
A fragmentary New York page notes Gunther and Vincent Sheean with London actresses in midtown, Lu lcille Ball dining at the Cub room, and the Maharanee of Baroda in the Waldorf foyer. Bob Hope inspects Runyon house, with talk of prizes and prices for a slogan contest. Michael Hall and Frances Stillman sign off.
Comedy sketches travel through a bustling New York night, Fred Allen and Jack Benny exchange quips about luck and fame. A Broadway club owner laments low patronage while another suggests price cuts, only to lament the lack of customers.
Outside the Algonquin a fatigued doorman helps a regal dowager load bags into a cab. As she hurries to catch a train she slips a tip into his hand without looking, then the taxi leaves. He opens his fist to find an old Willkie campaign button.
The notice recalls M. Chevalier contacting the French embassy over an immigration probe while the state department reportedly handles it. Alma Kaye nearly wed reporter Justin Gilbert but eloped with another, and Gilbert faced a rewrite task without tears. Evelyn Webber’s distorted interview prompts editor’s reprimand, and a police photo incident triggers a witty desk remark. Bernard Baruch plans to sail for England on July 2. Chaplin spends $75,000 to premiere a new film in New York.
A fragmented nightlife snapshot describes a speeding woman in a white evening gown driving an open jeep at dawn on Fifth Avenue. It mentions Madison Avenue lingerie trends with black fig leaf and a bearded figure reporting vibrant dress colors on 6th Avenue Beachcomber, ending with a bemused exclamation.
Curtain calls spotlight Donald Dame at the Met via NBC, Glenn Ford in Sramed, Buddy Clark at the Paramount, Sean Parker in Burlesque, Sacasas rhumband at Havana Madrid, and Marilyn Towne’s WMCA vocal lure with new films The Web and more.
A collage of quoted bars and venues features garbled bits about British drive in vietimgs, Lady Astor remarks, Hitler references, and social quips. Fragmented phrases from Hotel Biltmore Singapore Lindy’s Iceland Ding Ho Yank Sing lamingo Ruby’s and Stork mix misattributed humor and sexist lines with minimal context.
August’s piano magic boosts record sales with Miserlou selling over a million. Berley jokes thrill a mother’s 700th birthday celebration. Alvin Altman anticipates a large Rox parking arena. Harriet Aid Society donates 500 to Runyon Dance Fund. Joy Hathaway auditions for Claudia radio. Rose Franken cites Dorothy Stickney. Joy is a second cousin on Island gambling summer. Sam Gross piloted a B wa Royalty bus and had pocket picked.
Britannica states that pigeon racing is widespread in Belgium with many villages hosting a sciete Columbophile or pigeon club. It also notes a claim that shorter people have larger heads and brains relative to height.
Encylopaedia Britannica notes fashion extremes in headwear. In ancient Egypt a royal custom shaved heads to showcase preferred headdresses.
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